
With the 6th Airborne Division in Normandy
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
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The Battle of Pine Coffin
Pine coffin withstood eight separate counter attacks in about companys strength, and sometimes supported by a small number of tanks. Owing to the lack of wireless and this frequent enemy infiltration, the situation caused pine coffin a good deal of anxiety. Active patrolling was found the most effective means of breaking up the enemy infiltrating parties. A grim battle had been fought for close on 12 hours, and the sight of the green berreys was tonic which invigorated the troops.
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